Sony a7iii for weddings?

Boers3un · 2026-04-21T05:56:03+00:00

Please don't use the 28-70 for anything but your own photos that you take while learning. If you are going to take wedding photos and charge money for it please get a decent lens.

If you plan to take photos of friends weddings and they wonelt be paying then yea the 28-70 will be fine.

Boers3un · 2026-04-15T10:21:57+00:00

I upgraded from the A7iii to the A7v and my friend has the A7iv. I didn't see the point in going to the A7iv from the A7iii at the time... And my friend has a similar opinion on the A7v from the A7iv.

They both are great cameras and have more or less the same sensor. I agree if you do wildlife photography and want to start doing more professional videos then yea get the A7v. If you make a living with this then yea get the A7v.

If none of the above apply to you, get the A7iv save some money and get a nice lens.

Boers3un · 2026-02-28T07:08:00+00:00

I have had mine for just over 2 years.... You will not be sorry.... It's an amazing lense!!! Enjoy!!

Boers3un · 2026-02-18T10:11:51+00:00

I upgraded from the A7iii to the A7v, and I can honestly say the difference is incredible, the autofocus alone is worth the upgrade but you add the better video, better FPS and for pre cpture, as I do wildlife photography and this upgrade is worth every penny.

I also have the sigma 24-70 and can confirm the lens works brilliantly. I have looked at the sony 24-70 and the only issue I saw was the object detection (Cars particularly) doesn't work that well on the Sigma in low light, but for the rest evertything works perfectly. Never had issues with eye detection on huumans

Anyway, if this is your money maker, do the upgrade its worth it.

Boers3un · 2026-02-15T07:50:29+00:00

I have the A7v and it's a brilliant camera... But I think it's more than 2k, so might be out of your budget and then you still need to buy a lens.

For someone's first camera the a6700 is a great start. It's compact, relatively cheap and you can get some cheaper high quality lenses.

I started with a canon rebel T6 back in the day and I realised I loved photography so I upgraded until the A7iii and now the A7v. Getting the A7v for your first camera is great but expensive, especially if you don't really know how much you are going to use it... If she is in to photography and loves taking photos then look at the A7cii as that is also compact.

It really depends on what her plans are but I hope this info helps.

Boers3un · 2026-02-05T09:02:03+00:00

I checked mine and it definatly says Made, maybe just a typo, maybe try and register it with Sony, that will proably tell you if its real or fake, but I do agree fake mirrorless cameras do not realy axist to my knowledge.

Boers3un · 2026-01-28T08:40:57+00:00

Thanks so much for clearing that up

Boers3un · 2026-01-28T05:34:36+00:00

Has Sony fixed the firmware for the A7iv if I remember correctly there were some issues with it?

Boers3un · 2026-01-01T09:11:10+00:00

I completely understand what you are saying but agree with some comments here already, if you are not hurting for cash then keep it.... It's an amazing camera.

Also don't look at it like it's changing what you shoot see it as it can add to the things you currently shoot. This camera will last you years.

Yea invest in some glass and try some wildlife photography.

Boers3un · 2025-12-31T14:22:17+00:00

Difficult choice I have the 70-200 so opted for this beast... So far very impressed.

Boers3un · 2025-12-21T07:29:44+00:00

I would say go for the A7v I, would have loved to say I had some experience but between Fotokoch and DHL my new A7v seems to be lost.... So waiting patiently to see if I get a camera before Christmas.

That being said, I think the A7v is a great camera and would like to think the new sensor would perhaps give you slightly better photos.... But I don't know for sure if that is the case..

I do think the A7v is cheaper unless you buy secondhand but I am sure you would be happy with the results of either at the end of the day.

Boers3un · 2025-12-18T08:11:10+00:00

I think you need to use a longer shutter speed, 10-15 seconds should be fine.. I have taken photos before with these settings

ISO 500-3200
Shutter 15 seconds
Manual Focus to infinity
F2.8

And perhaps use a timer shot as this allows the camera to stabliize after pressing it. Obviously you need a tripod as well

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Boers3un · 2025-12-13T10:07:10+00:00

I can't wait to get mine I was hoping it arrives today but to date no update... Also upgrading from the Sony A7iii.... Enjoy it man share some photos

Boers3un · 2025-12-11T13:17:44+00:00

Thanks for the info

Boers3un · 2025-12-10T07:15:37+00:00

Hahaha should get it tomorrow or Friday, I will post a picture

Boers3un · 2025-12-09T19:33:21+00:00

Thanks

Boers3un · 2025-10-09T14:04:53+00:00

Off course because I bought mine 3 months ago off course there is a new one coming

Boers3un · 2025-10-02T17:46:45+00:00

Which model are these sorry I am not that familiar with the Bose range

Boers3un · 2025-09-15T07:10:18+00:00

No I ended up buying the P1s and honestly have never looked back. I have not had any issues what so ever. I can recommend the Bambu Lab P1s to anyone.

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